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Webster 1913 Edition


Helminthic

Hel-min′thic

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
helminthique
.]
Of or relating to worms, or Helminthes; expelling worms.
Noun.
A vermifuge; an anthelmintic.

Webster 1828 Edition


Helminthic

HELMIN'THIC

,
Adj.
[Gr. a worm.] Expelling worms.

HELMIN'THIC

,
Noun.
A medicine for expelling worms.

Definition 2024


helminthic

helminthic

English

Adjective

helminthic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to worms; used especially of parasitic worms.
  2. (medicine) Causing the expulsion of intestinal worms.

Noun

helminthic (plural helminthics)

  1. (medicine) Any medicine that expels intestinal worms.